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Form No. 17 Court of Appeal - Criminal - Notice of Application for Re-trial Order - (Section 8(3), Criminal Procedure Act 2010)

Form No. 17 is a Notice of Application for a Re‑trial Order in the Court of Appeal for criminal cases, filed under Section 8(3) of the Criminal Procedure Act 2010. Use it when you want the Court of Appeal to order a new trial after a conviction or sentence.

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Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 17 Court of Appeal - Criminal - Notice of Application for Re-trial Order - (Section 8(3), Criminal Procedure Act 2010)

Form No. 17 is a Notice of Application for a Re‑trial Order in the Court of Appeal for criminal cases, filed under Section 8(3) of the Criminal Procedure Act 2010. Use it when you want the Court of Appeal to order a new trial after a conviction or sentence.

It captures the case details, the grounds for a re‑trial, and the specific order being sought from the Court of Appeal.

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  • 1Missing signature of applicant or solicitor
  • 2Failing to attach supporting evidence
  • 3Sending to the wrong court registry
  • 4Late filing after the appeal window closes
  • 5Incorrect case number or{title

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If you or your solicitor think the original trial was flawed, this form asks the Court of Appeal to start the case again. It tells the court why a re‑trial is needed and asks for an order to set it up.

Submission Date

  • Filing date: File it as soon as possible after the conviction, but before any appeal is finalised; the Act does not set a strict deadline, though delays can be rejected.
  • Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
  • Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.

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Proceedings

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Title of Proceedings

The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.

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Record Number

The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.

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Court and Office

The court and the office where the document is being filed.

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Substance

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Relief or Information Sought

What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.

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Grounds and Exhibits

The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.

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Execution

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Signature, Jurat or Service Details

Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.

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Quick Facts

The applicant – usually the convicted person or their legal representative – must file the form.
It captures the case details, the grounds for a re‑trial, and the specific order being sought from the Court of Appeal.
File it as soon as possible after the conviction, but before any appeal is finalised; the Act does not set a strict deadline, though delays can be rejected.
Submit the completed form to the Court of Appeal Registry either by post to the relevant courthouse or via the Courts Service e‑filing portal if available.
A correctly filed application is the only way to get a re‑trial; errors or late filing can result in the request being dismissed and the original conviction standing.
1. Download the latest Form No. 17 from the Courts Service website. 2. Fill in all sections legibly, attaching any supporting evidence (e.g., new forensic reports). 3. Have the form signed by the applicant or solicitor. 4. Pay any required filing fee. 5. Send the form to the Court of Appeal Registry by post or upload it through the e‑filing system. 6. Keep a copy of the receipt and tracking number.

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04/02/26

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